Most Pennsylvania drivers are used to traveling in a variety of weather conditions. Rain and snow rate as two of the most challenging and dangerous. This is a breakdown of how driving in both compares. Rain and snow both cause slippery roads Rain and snow both cause...
Car Accidents
Car crashes are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries kill or disable thousands of people each year in Pennsylvania and around the country, and many of them suffered them in serious motor vehicle accidents. Most head injuries suffered in car accidents are closed brain injuries, which means no...
Teen drivers at risk
Upon reaching the age of 16, many teenagers will apply for driver's licenses in Pennsylvania. Teen drivers certainly don't wish to cause accidents, but collisions happen when a young, inexperienced driver does not react properly to avoid a crash. Teens and their...
What are the most common injuries sustained after car accidents?
Motor vehicle accidents happen every day in Pennsylvania. When these accidents happen, they can cause all sorts of potential injuries. However, some post-accident injuries are more common than others. Cuts and scrapes Car accidents often cause pieces of broken glass...
Why are night shift workers at higher risk of car accidents?
Car accidents can happen to any Pennsylvania resident, but night shift workers are at an even higher risk. However, people who work overnight are prone to shift work disorder, which is chronic and disrupts the body’s natural sleep rhythms. These issues can increase...
Why should car seats always be replaced after an accident?
Pennsylvania parents need car seats to keep their children as safe as possible while driving. However, after a car crash, they must immediately throw away the old seat and replace it with a new one. This is to ensure that children remain safe in vehicles at all times....
How to drive safely in the fall
The fall season generally means shorter days, falling leaves and other hazards to watch out for while driving on Pennsylvania roads. You may also have to pay attention to school buses or young students walking to or from school. Fortunately, there are things that you...
Did a reckless driver injure you?
If someone runs a red light or a stop sign and crashes into your car, it's clear they made a mistake, and therefore you can sue them for damages. However, the Pennsylvania court will look into the details of the incident to determine if it was indeed reckless driving,...
Follow these safety tips to have a great summer on your ATV
The weather is getting hotter in Pennsylvania, which is a sign that summer's right around the corner. With that in mind, ATVs are popular vehicles to use during the sunny weather that summertime brings. But, before you get ready to ride, take a look at these important...
Summer brings increased injury risks
Once summer arrives and tourists take to Pennsylvania roads, expect to see more hazards on streets and highways. Crowded traffic conditions may result in greater risks of accidents, and the injuries victims suffer could be severe. When two cars collide, drivers and...